The cliff is 451m high and tops the Rosstrappe by 48m.
The Hexentanzplatz became popular during the 19th century. The Hexentanzplatz was most probably an old Saxon Germanic cult resort where rituals were held on the night before May 1st, this night is now known as Walpurgisnacht (Walpurgis Night).

In his thesis, J.P. Chr. Decker, claims that the Saxons moved to their old cult resort at night in order to continue their heathen practices.

The Saxons had outwitted the guards of Karl d. Grosse because they armed themselves with brooms and pitchforks, disguised themselves and painted their faces black. The Christian guards fled in fear and told of the horrid flight of the witches and the devil, which is how the Hexentanzplatz got its name.

Sachsenwallweg leads from the Hexentanzplatz to the former Homburg, remains of which are to be found in the area behind the Bergtheater. The Homburg was a place of refuge as was the Winzenburg on the Rosstrappe, the Homburg was probably used for a long time after the introduction of the new Christian faith, with the Saxons secretly carrying out their heathen practices.